Belagavi: Bannanje Raja, who is facing multiple charges of killing, extortion and the like, was produced in a special court here on Wednesday, Dec 2. Tight security had been provided all through the proceedings and in transit.

He was brought for the hearing a case related to the killing of Ankola entrepreneur R N Nayak. Raja has been charged under the Karnataka Control of Organized Crime Act (KCOCA) in connection with it.

On hearing the case, the court extended his judicial custody for another 14 days. Following the extension of the custody, he was shifted back to the Hindalga jail in the city.